Former Eagle Svechnikov to make NHL debut tonight

SYDNEY, N.S. — Former Cape Breton star forward Evgeny Svechnikov will make his National Hockey League debut at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit tonight.

The 20-year-old forward will wear No. 37 when the Wings take on the Ottawa Senators at 9 p.m. Atlantic time. Prior to his recall, Svechnikov scored 18 goals and 44 points through 68 games with Grand Rapids of the American Hockey League. He scored 64 goals over two seasons with the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles before Detroit drafted him No. 19 overall in the 2015 NHL entry draft.

Evgeny Svechnikov, centre, of Russia and the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, walks off the stage after being chosen 19th overall by the Detroit Red Wings, during the first round of the NHL hockey draft, Friday.